Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse

18 Week Support Limited

The closing date is 05 April 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse to join our team. You will play a key role in assessing patients before surgery, ensuring they are medically fit and prepared for their procedure.

Main duties of the job

  • Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments
  • Perform clinical observations such as, auscultation, blood pressure, 12 lead ECGs, blood tests, and other relevant investigations.
  • Identify and escalate any concerns regarding a patients fitness for surgery.
  • Provide clear pre-operative advice and information to patients and their families.
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a seamless patient journey.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with NHS policies

About us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0341-25-0064

Job locations

East Midland Trains

Carrington Street

Nottingham

NG2 3AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract Length: 23 months

Shift Patterns: Day shifts, 8:00 - 18:00, Monday - Friday

Start Date: 4th March

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract Length: 23 months

Shift Patterns: Day shifts, 8:00 - 18:00, Monday - Friday

Start Date: 4th March

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be registered with the NMC
  • Must have 2 years experience working as a pre-operative assessment nurse within a clinic
  • Must be experienced in auscultation
  • Must be experienced in 12 lead ECG's
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be registered with the NMC
  • Must have 2 years experience working as a pre-operative assessment nurse within a clinic
  • Must be experienced in auscultation
  • Must be experienced in 12 lead ECG's

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

East Midland Trains

Carrington Street

Nottingham

NG2 3AQ


Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

East Midland Trains

Carrington Street

Nottingham

NG2 3AQ


Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Phoebe McCann

pmccann@18weeksupport.com

07897044512

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0341-25-0064

Job locations

East Midland Trains

Carrington Street

Nottingham

NG2 3AQ


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